SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cizzle Bio, Inc., a biotechnology company advancing biomarker blood tests for early cancer detection, today announced that it has executed a strategic laboratory agreement with BioBridge Global (BBG), a San Antonio-based healthcare services organization with expertise in laboratory medicine, biomanufacturing, blood banking and translational science.
Under the terms of the agreement, BBG Advanced Therapies, a subsidiary of nonprofit BBG, will serve as a CLIA-certified laboratory partner offering Cizzle Bio’s CIZ1B Biomarker Blood Test for Lung Cancer to licensed healthcare providers across South Texas.
BBG Advanced Therapies has initiated this validation process and, upon completion, will become an additional CLIA-certified laboratory offering the test to licensed healthcare providers in South Texas.
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“Early detection can dramatically improve outcomes, yet too many patients are diagnosed after lung cancer has progressed,” said Bill Behnke, founder and CEO of Cizzle Bio. “Our collaboration with BBG represents an important step toward expanding access to the CIZ1B Biomarker Blood Test across South Texas and advancing our commitment to help healthcare providers detect lung cancer earlier, when patients may have more treatment options.”
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide. Because the disease often produces few or no symptoms in its earliest stages, many patients are not diagnosed until the cancer has advanced, when fewer treatment options are available.
“Innovation only changes lives when patients can access it. This collaboration reflects BBG’s commitment to working alongside pioneering organizations like Cizzle Bio to help translate scientific advances into real-world healthcare solutions,” said Adrienne Mendoza, chief operating officer of BioBridge Global. “Together, we’re expanding access to an innovative test that has the potential to improve patient care and strengthen the health of the communities we serve.”
“Collaborating with Cizzle Bio brings together their innovative biomarker technology with BBG’s expertise in laboratory operations, quality systems and regulatory compliance,” added Marty Landon, chief executive officer of BioBridge Global. “By combining our strengths, we’re helping expand access to advanced early detection cancer screening while ensuring health care providers have confidence in the quality and reliability of the testing they offer their patients.”
About Cizzle Bio
Cizzle Bio is a Texas-based biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing cancer diagnostics by advancing biomarker-based blood tests, starting with early detection of lung and gastric cancers. The company’s goal is to empower patients, equip clinicians and improve outcomes through innovative, compassionate and life-saving solutions. Cizzle Bio holds exclusive licensing rights for its groundbreaking CIZ1B biomarker test in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean and a worldwide exclusive license for its DEX-G2 biomarker gastric cancer test. The company is commercializing both tests for U.S. clinical environments. Learn more at CizzleBio.com
About BBG Advanced Therapies
BBG Advanced Therapies, a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, provides innovative and custom solutions to accelerate the development of cell and gene therapies. BBG Advanced Therapies features a fully integrated and custom portfolio of innovative solutions, including collection and processing of starting materials, testing, clinical trials support, and biomanufacturing services. Learn more at BBGAdvancedTherapies.org
About BioBridge Global
BioBridge Global is a San Antonio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare services enterprise that offers diverse services through its nonprofit subsidiaries – South Texas Blood & Tissue, QualTex Laboratories, BBG Advanced Therapies and The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation. BioBridge Global provides products and services in blood resource management, cellular therapy, donated umbilical cord blood and human tissue, as well as testing of blood, plasma and tissue products for clients in the United States and worldwide. The enterprise enables advances in the field of regenerative medicine and advanced therapies by providing access to starting materials, testing services as well as biomanufacturing and clinical trials support. BioBridge Global is committed to saving and enhancing lives through the healing power of human cells and tissue. Learn more at BioBridgeGlobal.org
